Award flights from Riyadh (RUH) to New York JFK
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for RUH→JFK. Lowest economy: 24,000 points + $365.55 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business: 90,000 miles + $618.06 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first: 290,000 miles + $74.39 (Delta SkyMiles).
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RUH to JFK at a glance
- From
- King Khaled International, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (RUH)
- To
- John F Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Delta SkyMiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), MEA (ME), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Virgin Atlantic (VS)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to New York JFK
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 24,000 pts + $365.55 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) +1 more | 1 | 57 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $295.12 | 1 stopNonstop from 47,500 pts | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) +2 more | 2 | 297 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 92,000 pts + $74.39 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) +2 more | 9+ | 211 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 48,000 pts + $415.14 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 51 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $428.06 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 8 | 249 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 200,000 pts + $74.39 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) | 9+ | 166 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 90,000 pts + $618.06 | 1 stopNonstop from 104,500 pts | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) +1 more | 9+ | 279 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 97,500 pts + $550.32 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 290,000 pts + $68.79 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) +2 more | 4 | 59 | See dates |
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 290,000 pts + $74.39 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 134 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $365.55 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 48,000 pts + $415.14 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + $618.16 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 290,000 pts + $74.39 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 47,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 114 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 104,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 43 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly RUH to JFK on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · Flying Blue (15 dates) | 61,000 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | 117,000 · Flying Blue (7 dates) | 290,000 · SkyMiles (7 dates) | |
| 24,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 90,000 · Flying Blue (25 dates) | 290,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin (8 dates) | 90,000 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 290,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 24,000 · Virgin (7 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin (4 dates) | 92,000 · Flying Blue (29 dates) | 290,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 24,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 90,000 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 290,000 · SkyMiles (12 dates) | |
| 24,000 · Virgin (16 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 92,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 290,000 · SkyMiles (14 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 104,500 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 290,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 24,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin (4 dates) | 104,500 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 405,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 24,000 · Virgin (9 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin (7 dates) | 92,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 60,000 · Flying Blue (23 dates) | 104,500 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 405,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Flying Blue (12 dates) | 60,000 · Flying Blue (11 dates) | 104,500 · Flying Blue (12 dates) | 405,000 · SkyMiles (10 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Riyadh to New York JFK award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 24,000 points + $365.55 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 57 departure dates (newest observation Oct 12, 2026, 01:45 UTC). In business, 90,000 miles + $618.06 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business award space on 279 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 14:11 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on RUH→JFK?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 211 dates, premium economy 166 dates, business 59 dates, first 134 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 297 dates, premium economy 249 dates, business 279 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 57 dates, premium economy 51 dates, business 8 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from RUH to JFK?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Delta SkyMiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 47,500 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest RUH→JFK award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 24,000 points with Virgin (16 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 90,000 miles with Flying Blue (28 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.